Swiss Army Man Review

Swiss Army Man is comedy-drama film directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. The story follows Hank (played by Paul Dano), a man stranded on a deserted island who is ready to end his life when he discovers a corpse wash onto the shore. The corpse, Manny (played by Daniel Radcliffe), has many unique abilities, such as the ability to emit powerful flatulence or farts which can be used for many different purposes. Hank uses Manny and his powerful talent to ride across the ocean until they find an island. The two form a strong but unusual bond, and soon embark on a journey through the wilderness. Throughout there journey, Hank begins teaching Manny about the real world such as show emotions and experiences. While Hank spends countless hours teaching and spending time with Manny, he begins to reevaluate his outlook on life. The movie comes full circle and ends with Hank and Manny passing through the forest where they were stranded and make it all the way to the beach and Manny farts away into the water.

After watching the movie, I thought the whole concept of the movie was very weird. I was not a big fan of the storyline, although I thought that the acting was pretty good. This helped make the movie watchable for me. I enjoyed watching the connection that Hank and Manny had grow as it was very unique but strong. A scene that stood out to me was in the beginning when Hank used Manny as a jet ski to get across the ocean using his farts. I did not enjoy this scene at all and felt really weird watching. From this scene out I knew that I wouldn't really enjoy the rest of film, so I wouldn't rewatch it.

Swiss Army Man was a very unique and unconventional way to tell a story; however, it stood out for its creative and imaginative approach. The film dove into the exploration of human relationships and focused on the themes of loneliness and friendship. The directors used many various techniques to enhance the storytelling and elements of the film. The use of beautiful scenic landscapes create a dreamlike atmosphere that enhances the overall impact. In addition, the unconventional camera angles with high and low shots create an imbalance, emphasizing the non realistic aspects of the film.